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It's easy access via - Canada Line - Brighouse Station with a quick walk through Richmond Centre Mall, exiting the west doors nearest the indoor Starbucks.

Ample mall parking available.

To secure your desired spot purchase your free ticket early.

All genders are welcome and ratio varies (and participants cuddle in variety - women and men cuddle, women and women, men and men - in pairs and often in clusters of three, four, five, six - whatever one's comfortable with).

Cuddle Donation: a requested $20 cash, payable at the door.

All are welcome. Feel free to donate whatever works or simply come. In lieu of a donation assistance with greeting, signing-in, buzzing-in is appreciated. Your cash donation contributes to planning, networking email time and supply costs.

Bring along a friend, inviting them to register here.

'What is a Cuddle Party?'

Cuddle Party is a fun and practical workshop about human connection and consensual non-sexual touch (think hand or shoulder massage, sharing hugs 'n' snuggles, spooning). One decides with whom and how to cuddle, including the option to not cuddle at all. One may appreciate socializing (cellphone-free) and having time to unwind. Some people are comfortable with touch, right away. Others may attend one or two events before ready for a hug or cuddle. Whatever the reasons, Cuddle Party is a great playground for being true to oneself and connecting with other cuddly souls.

Curious? There's more . .

In the first forty-five minutes participants are led through a series of playful exercises by a trained facilitator which allow for getting acquainted, clear communication, and to learn the Rules of Cuddling (for e.g., You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before touching anyone. Or tears and laughter are both welcome). For the next couple of hours you may practice the skills just learned, negotiate cuddles or simply chit-chat, journal, relax. There's no cuddle or social expectation, just a willingness to self-discover.

What to wear? think pajamas, yoga or sweatpants - more drawstring, less lace.

You're welcome to arrive half an hourearly to settle as we'll be starting on time.

For those who feel at ease in a smaller group it's kept to 10-20 cuddlers.

Location is Karin's residence (and exact address will be emailed with confirmation)

(easy access) Richmond,
British Columbia
Canada

Sunday, 16 August 2015 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Organizer

(easy access) Richmond Cuddle Party

Karin Whittaker, your Richmond Cuddle Party Facilitator. She's an Early Childhood Educator, founder of 'Explore Parent Workshop' and Reiki USHUI SHIKIRYOHO - Third Degree, certified. Community Social Service Worker (CSSW); Special Education Teacher Assistant (SETA); PAIRS Course (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills); and Fine Arts Diploma, VCC -- are all educational programs she draws upon coupled with rich life experience to help enhance the lives of others. Opening her home to fellow Metro-Vancouverites seeking regular, social and cuddle time is her current joy. Upholding an inviting environment to explore clear language, affectionate touch, and delightful conversation fills her with gratitude. As a Cuddle Party Facilitator, she feels honored to be trusted in this life-affirming way, to hold this container for nurture and witness its journey.